Modesto limits fences to 6 feet in side and rear yards and 3 feet in front yards under MMC Title 10 (Zoning). Fences up to 8 feet may be allowed with a special use permit or as a condition of project approval. No fence may exceed 8 feet.
Under MMC Title 10 (Zoning Regulations), fences in residential zones are limited to 6 feet in height in side and rear yards and 3 feet in front yard setback areas. No wall or fence may exceed 8 feet in height unless additional height is required as a condition of a zone change, variance, use permit, or development plan review. Corner lots have reduced height limits near intersections to maintain sight-line visibility for traffic safety. Retaining walls combined with fencing must not exceed the total height limits. Fences on property lines are subject to shared maintenance under California Civil Code.
Fence exceeding height limit: code enforcement notice to remove or reduce. Unpermitted fence over 8 ft: removal required.
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